Four Inuit figural carvings
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
Four Inuit figural carvings
Comprising a standing figure by Davidee Kavik (Belcher Islands/Sanikiluaq, b. 1915), signed in syllabics; a hunter, signed in syllabics: Paulosie Sa(?); a standing woman by Annie Niviaxie (Port Harrison/Inukjuak, 1930-1989), signed in syllabics on the underside; and a mother lifting fish with child on her back, apparently unsigned.
heights: 10in - 12 1/4in
Footnotes:
Provenance
The Wendy and Les Fisher Collection of Canadian Inuit Sculpture, Chicago, IL
Comprising a standing figure by Davidee Kavik (Belcher Islands/Sanikiluaq, b. 1915), signed in syllabics; a hunter, signed in syllabics: Paulosie Sa(?); a standing woman by Annie Niviaxie (Port Harrison/Inukjuak, 1930-1989), signed in syllabics on the underside; and a mother lifting fish with child on her back, apparently unsigned.
heights: 10in - 12 1/4in
Footnotes:
Provenance
The Wendy and Les Fisher Collection of Canadian Inuit Sculpture, Chicago, IL
Condition
The first two (smaller male figures): Each in good condition overall with scattered scratches, scuffs, inherent flaws and fissures commensurate with age and material. The first with small scuffs on the face and ear and three shallow nicks verso (the largest about 1/4in long). The second with a break to the knife in the figure's hand (knife retained) and a break through leather strap.
The two female figures: Each with scattered scratches, scuffs and fleabites commensurate with age and material with more scratches around the bases (the larger with more scratching to the back of the parka). The smaller with a shallow 1/4in nick to the woman's braid verso and chipping to the base beneath the left foot.
The two female figures: Each with scattered scratches, scuffs and fleabites commensurate with age and material with more scratches around the bases (the larger with more scratching to the back of the parka). The smaller with a shallow 1/4in nick to the woman's braid verso and chipping to the base beneath the left foot.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5% up to $25,000.00
- 26% up to $1,000,000.00
- 20% above $1,000,000.00
Four Inuit figural carvings
Estimate $500 - $800
8 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Los Angeles, California, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
TOP